Speech Language Pathologist (One Or More) @ Special Education, 1.0 Fte, Cont.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Provide and coordinate comprehensive speech and language programs and services to communication disabled students within the assigned area. Provide both direct and indirect services, including teacher and parent consultation as may be necessary and appropriate.

• FTE: 1.0
• Contract Type: C ONTINUING
• Anticipated Start Date: 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
• Required Washington State Endorsement(s): Valid ESA certificate in related area of specialty or the ability to obtain conditional certification. Master's degree in speech and language pathologist or closely related field.
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information. Download Salary Schedule Responsibilities

1. Assist school personnel, parents, and community agencies in obtaining appropriate programming for communication disabled students through evaluations, consultations, therapy, and demonstration teaching relating to individual students.
2. Ensure implementation of screening and follow-up evaluation procedures utilized to identify communication disabled students as per WAC 392-172A.
3. Utilize appropriate diagnostic instruments and techniques for determining essential IEP goal statements and related service needs.
4. Provide remedial and/or developmental instruction to individual students requiring speech and language services.
5. Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic programs for individual students and adjust services accordingly.
6. Provide and maintain complete records and reports for every student receiving assessment, instructional, and habilitative services.
7. Provide for the improvement of speech and language programs, services, and instruction offered to students through in-service training of parents, teachers, SLP assistants, aides, and volunteers.
8. Ensure continuity and coordination of speech and language services in assigned school(s) by providing for interoffice communication and relations with multi-disciplinary team members and other special education programs via the regional coordinator.
9. Provide ongoing program planning and evaluation reports as may be required.
10. Ensure the application of current educational practice and maintenance of clinical competency by participating in staff development activities.
11. Be responsible for monitoring and assuring compliance with all district policy/procedures and rules and regulations (e.g., eligibility, evaluation, and placement) as specified for disabled students within WAC 392-172A.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the respective area coordinator.

Qualifications

1. Valid ESA certificate in related area of specialty or the ability to obtain conditional certification.
2. Master's degree in speech and language pathologist or closely related field.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the essential requirements within IDEA and its application to the provision of compliant services for the disabled.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students in a confidential manner.
5. Previous experience as a speech and language pathologist or in closely related field within a public school setting preferred.
6. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively.
7. Knowledge of sign language and augmentative communication preferred.
8. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socio-economics, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washingtons school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the Districts plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

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